Rule 7.121 - Concealed Pistol License Appeals(A) Scope. This rule governs appeals to the circuit court under MCL 28.425d. Unless this rule provides otherwise, MCR 7.101 through MCR 7.114 apply.(B) Suspensions and Revocations. Failure of the county clerk to reinstate a concealed pistol license under MCL 28.428(2) or (6) shall be considered a failure to issue a license under MCL 28.425d unless otherwise noted by statute.(C) Appeal of Right. (1)Time Requirements. Time requirements are governed by MCR 7.104(A).(2)Manner of Filing.(a) Claim of Appeal - Form. The claim of appeal shall conform with the requirements of MCR 7.104(C)(1), except that:(i) the license applicant or licensee is the appellant, and(ii) the county clerk, department of state police, or entity taking the fingerprints may be the appellee.(b) Claim of Appeal - Content. The claim of appeal must state whether the appellant is appealing a statutory disqualification, failure to issue a receipt, or failure to issue a concealed pistol license, and the facts on which venue is based.(c) Signature. The claim of appeal must be signed as stated in MCR 7.104(C)(3).(d) Service. The appellant shall serve the claim of appeal on all parties.(e) Request for Certified Record. Within the time for filing a claim of appeal, the appellant shall send a written request to the county clerk to send a certified copy of the record to the circuit court.(3)Appearance. The appellee shall file an appearance that complies with MCR 7.104(F) within 14 days after service of the claim of appeal.(4)Briefs. Unless otherwise ordered, the parties must file briefs complying with MCR 7.111.(5)Oral Argument. If requested in accord with MCR 7.111(C), the court shall hold oral argument within 14 days after the appellee's brief was filed or due. The court may dispense with oral argument under MCR 7.114(A).(D) Notice of Decision. The circuit court shall serve the parties with a copy of its order resolving the appeal.Amended May 24, 2017, effective 9/1/2017.